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FDA: Recalls

Jack Distribution, LLC. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select Lots of Rize 2 The Occasion Capsules and Rose 4 Her Capsules (July 1)
Jack Distribution, LLC, and its wholesale distributors G and N Works, Inc., and Devine Distribution, Inc., announced today that they are conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the following lot numbers of the company's supplement products sold under the brand names Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose 4 Her. (Rize 2 lot numbers CG-84 expires 11/10, GD-98 expires 08/10, CC-06 expires 06/10, 709 expires 09/10, CG-79 expires 11/10) (Rose 4 Her lot number CG-78 expires 11/10). Go To Site

Sage Products Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation (June 27)
As a precautionary measure, Sage Products announced a voluntary recall of limited lots of 2 Percent Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation product. Testing of bulk 2 Percent CHG solution from an outside supplier was found positive for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia). Go To Site

Giant Food Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Giant Brand Garlic Bread and Garlic Spread (June 27)
Giant Food has announced a voluntary recall of Giant brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Giant removed from its shelves all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic bread and all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic spread products. Go To Site

USDA: Food Safety Inspection Service Recalls

Ohio Firm Expands Recall of Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
The recall is being expanded based on the ongoing epidemiological and traceback investigation of a foodborne illness outbreak. Go To Site

Nebraska Firm Expands Recall of Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Recall by Nebraska Beef, Ltd. is being expanded based on the ongoing epidemiological and traceback investigations of a foodborne illness outbreak. Go To Site

Nebraska Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 531,707 pounds of ground beef components that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Go To Site

CDC: Flu Updates

U.S. Flu Activity Report - Week Ending May 17 (Week 20)
Latest information on influenza activity in the United States. Go To Site

The 2007-2008 Flu Season
Answers to your questions about the 2007-2008 flu season Go To Site

Influenza Antiviral Drug Resistance
Information on antiviral drugs and antiviral resistance monitoring in the U.S. for the 2007-08 influenza season. Go To Site

CDC: Travel Notices

Outbreak Notice: Guidelines and Recommendations: Interim Guidance about Avian Influenza (H5N1) for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
Health recommendations for Americans living in areas affected by avian influenza. Go To Site

Outbreak Notice: Human Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus: Advice for Travelers
Health recommendations for travelers to areas affected by avian influenza. Go To Site

In the News: 2008 Measles Update
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CDC: Media Relations

CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine
People age 60 and older should be vaccinated against shingles, or herpes zoster, a condition often marked by debilitating chronic pain... Go To Site

New CDC Study Finds Arthritis Can be a Barrier for Adults Seeking to Manage Diabetes through Physical Activity
More than half of adults with diagnosed diabetes also have arthritis, a painful condition that can be a barrier to physical activity—an important health strategy for managing diabetes... Go To Site

Falls a Leading Cause of Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits for Infants Each Year, CDC Study Shows
Half of the estimated 328,500 infants 12 months of age or younger who were treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments each year from 2001 to 2004 were injured as a result of a fall, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Go To Site

CPSC: Child-Related Products

Children's Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The children�s jewelry could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Go To Site

Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco After the Death of a 22-Month-Old Child
The lid supports on the toy chests fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children. Go To Site

Redcat Racing Recalls Remote Controlled Toy Vehicles Due to Remote Control Defect
The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. Go To Site

CPSC: Household Products

RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards
The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards. Go To Site

Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard
An internal electrical component failure can cause overheating of the product posing a risk of burn or fire. Go To Site

Dollar Tree Recalls Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. Go To Site